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Being a work from home mom can be a challenge. These tips for better time management can help you find the balance your work life needs.

If you are a work from home mom, you may find it challenging to juggle all of your responsibilities. Having good time management skills is essential for the success of your efforts. Below are some strategies that can help you move in the right direction.

Set Specific Work Hours

The biggest problem if you are a work from home mom is setting boundaries between your job and your family. Being at home is great and has many benefits but if your every waking minute is consumed by work then youre not really reaping the rewards. Instead, decide when it will be most convenient for you to work. You might even need to stagger the times to fit the rest of your familys schedule. If you are dealing with clients, make sure you are clear about these work hours so you are not disturbed during the time you should be spending with your family.

Know Your Limit

Whether you work in an office or are a work from home mom, youve got to know when to say no and that goes for both your clients and your family. If youre constantly giving in to every request that comes your way, youre likely to become overwhelmed. You shouldnt reach that level. Instead, set limits on how much work you can do. Keep a list of everything that needs to be done daily. When that list is filled, dont take on anything else.

Have a Separate Space

One thing that might help is to have your own work space. If youre trying to work in the dining room with the kids playing in the next room or the television on, the distractions can make it difficult for you to get any work done at all. Giving yourself quiet space to work, at least when someone else is available to watch your little ones, is going to help you make the most of your time and help you benefit the most financially from being a work at home mom.

The best spaces are going to have a door which you can lock. This is also good if you need to have a private space for business communication via the telephone. Having your children asking a thousand questions while youre on the phone with a client is not always the best way to be a professional. Again, this is why you need to set work times around your availability so you can have the time you need to work.

Enjoy Your Time

Just because you are at work from home mom that doesnt mean you have to be on the clock 24/7 nor does it mean you have to be responsible for doing everything for everyone or that your job is less demanding than someones who works outside the home. Youre doing your part to help your family financially so enjoy some free time for yourself. Give yourself some me time, even if its only a bubble bath once a week for an hour or one morning when your husband takes the kids to the park so you can relax.